Parents cautioned against neglecting their responsibilities

By Monica Soila

A stern warning by the Deputy County Commissioner, Mr. David Kipkemei was issued to parents and guardians that do not take their children to school,maintaining that they would be arrested and prosecuted come January next year.

Speaking during the concluded Mashujaa day celebrations in Isinya, he told the crowd to expect a lot of action as many things are about to change.

“Why get married and have children if you are unable to take care of them? Parents be aware, from January next year all children that have attained school going age must be taken to school, otherwise tough measures will be taken against you…” he said

Other issues on DCC’s agenda included the need to advocate for tree planting which is scheduled to commence in January 2015. He also emphasized his plan to ‘clean’ up Isinya town.

“We could start having insecurity issues if something is not done about all the idlers we have in this town. Prostitution, illicit brewing and other illegal activities must stop. It is also easy to note that bars are more than schools and that is not a good picture at all…” he added.

Politicians were also represented, led by area member of the county assembly, Hon. David Nkirrimpai, who among other issues urged the youth to take leadership positions.

“Today as we celebrate heroes in our country and in our lives, i’d like to stress that times have changed and this era calls for the youth to take up leadership positions especially in politics. This position i hold has been reserved for the youth so i urge my friends who had their chance before us to forget about 2017 as far as this seat is concerned...” said Hon.Nkirrimpai. 

Hon.Nkirrimpai

Being new to the sub-county after taking over from Hassan Bule, Mr.Kipkemei hopes that the community will cooperate with the administration and the local leadership so as to have peaceful harmonious coexistence in this region.

Celebrating our heroes

By Monica Soila

Students from Moi Girls,Isinya

A public holiday was observed throughout the country on Monday 20^th of October to mark the fifth Mashujaa day.

In Isinya Sub-county, the celebrations were held at the Isinya primary school grounds and were led by the Deputy county commissioner, Mr.David Kipkemei.

Some of the activities in the event included patriotic songs accompanied by dance. Educative skits were performed by groups from institutions around Isinya.

 

Students from the International Teaching College,Kisaju

The highlight of the event was the presidential speech which was read to the community by the deputy commissioner. Other than just recognizing the heroes of our country who fought for the independence, the president’s speech touched on a number of issues.

“My fellow Kenyans, the threat of terrorists to our democracy is profound. They are part of a networked global movement that, even as I speak, is destroying lives and entire communities in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya…”read part of the speech.

 

Hon.David Nkirrimpai(area MCA),joins in the music

It was a proper- planned occasion; at around 2:00Pm everyone was treated to a delicious lunch at the MRTC dinning hall. Similar event will be held same time next year.

A day of prayer for Isinya Boys’ Secondary School Candidates

By Monica Soila

The candidates

A prayer day for form four students of Isinya Boys’ secondary school was held last Friday, to dedicate the class to God days before sitting for the final examination, which is due on Thursday 16^th of October.

The school which began in 2011 is having its pioneer candidates,26 of them, this year. Parents, teachers, friends, the clergy, area MCA among others were in attendance.

After the entertainment from the students, it was time for speeches to encourage the candidates and the school at large.

Mr. Mokamba,School Principal

“We are facing many challenges as we build this school, but a school is not just buildings; its students with stable and able minds...” Mr. Robert Mokamba, school Principal.

Ms. Nahyan Birik

“Let us work hard because the success will not only be ours as students;our teachers, parents and the entire community will share in our joy…” Nahyan Birik, a form four student.

Hon. David Nkirrimpai, area Member of County Assembly also took to the podium to motivate and support the candidates; and with a success card for the form four, he pledged a gift of ten thousand shillings for the top four students.

“Determination combined with hard work, with absence of laziness and panic equals to success. Form groups for discussions as you do your revision…” Hon. Nkirrimpai.

As the event came to a close, everyone was served with food and refreshments at around 4:00Pm.All eyes are on the school’s pioneers and the community is anxiously waiting to see the fruits of their hard work, early next year.

All the best to the first ever candidates of Isinya Boys’ Secondary School!!

Isinya Boys Secondary School elects its Student Council

By Monica Soila

Line-up to vote

Students of Isinya Boys Secondary School took to the ballot to elect their prefect body, nowadays better known as Student Council, last Friday.

The council is headed by the chairperson, formerly known as head boy/girl or school captain. And almost in line with the country’s constitution, instead of class prefect, class representatives were elected. Also elected were the Enviroment, Laboratory and Academics secretaries, just to mention a few.

Voting

The exercise which took about three hours was presided over by Ms.Jennifer Mugambi, the Constituency Election Coordinator for Kajiado East. Students learnt a lot about the election process as the event continued.

Counting of the votes

“After the voting exercise, the voters are required to leave the venue and go elsewhere to wait for the results announcement…”Ms. Jennifer Mugambi.

Ms.Jennifer Mugambi,the CEC,Kajiado East

The activity normally takes place during the third term in Kenya’s Secondary schools calendar. Some of it’s aspects have changed over the recent past. Initially teachers selected and appointed the prefect body but not anymore. The students that 
 meet the set criteria take their campaigns to fellow students for election.

In the case of Isinya Boys, those that were eligible to vie had no outstanding level of indiscipline, not weak in academic performance and not in form four.

The elected Student Council

It was however obvious to note that the girls did not actively participate in the process; given the fact that it is a mixed secondary school. Out of the eleven elected students, only two were girls.

 According to Mr. Rhennos Saitabaw, the school deputy principal, the outcome could be attributed to poor academic performance by the girls and also intimidation from the boys since they outnumber the girls.

The elected chairperson,Daniel Lekalai and Principal, Mr.Mokamba

 “We have done everything to encourage the girls to vie but I think they fear the pressure that comes with leadership….”Mr.Rhennos Saitabaw.

 The climax of the event was results announcement by Ms.Mugambi, followed by presenting the elected Student Council to the School’s Principal, Mr. Robert Mokamba.Cogratulations and all the best to the winners!

AFC seeks to empower women in Isinya Sub-County

By Monica Soila

A preparation by Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) to empower women in Isinya kicked off on Monday during the launch of Mrs.Odhiambo Were’s poultry venture at Kisaju.Guests from AFC, IFAD, ACRA Treasury and the local leadership attended the function.

Mr. Stephen Tipanko,Ms.Rose and Ms.Agnes (Oloosidan Location leadership)

The project, through a loan by AFC, was started three months ago and lies in a 6 acre piece of land and so far sixteen people have been employed on the farm.Mrs.Were’s main market is the Quality Meat Packers (QMP).

Residents especially women were urged establish similar projects by seeking credit from AFC as this would ensure financial stability, therefore improving living standards. Men were asked to support women in these projects.

“As women in this area we have plans to start many projects but we lack the support from our husbands. We can see what our colleague has done and so we want to ask our husbands here today to give us the necessary support….”Hellen Tipatet, speaking on behalf of women during the event.

Mrs.Hellen Tipatet

With peace and tranquility experienced in the County, investors were encouraged to consider the area as one of the best for investing.

Mrs.Odhiambo Were

“People here are friendly and accommodating and the place is very secure. Natives are considered marginalized but with such projects, that will change for the better…”Mr. Jonathan Ekai, Assistant County Commissioner.

AFC vowed to partner with other stakeholders like the government to enable a successful impact financing roll-out. It is up to the people now to take advantage of this opportunity.